DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATIONS
As most of you may know, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration where family and friends remember the passing of loved ones. With its origins in Mexico, the holiday today is celebrated not just in Mexico but throughout the United States and Canada. The celebration takes place on November 2nd, to coincide with All Saints Day ( November 1st) and All Souls Day (November 2nd). To get a fuller explanation of the holiday, see the accompanying video LATINOPIA ART DAY OF THE DEAD. Below are just a few of the many events taking place throughout the United States.
CALIFORNIA
SELF-HELP GRAPHICS
NOCHE DE OFRENDA
OCTOBER 27, 2012 6-9PM
SELF-HELP GRAPHICS
1300 EAST FIRST STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/calendar/events
Led by premier altar-maker and community resident, Ofelia Esparza and assisted by the Esparza Family, participants are invited to contribute their offerings to the community altar for display throughout our Día De Los Muertos festivities. This inspirational and important art of traditional altar making serves as a way for the community to share their memories with special tokens of remembrance. Enjoy poetry readings, Pan de Muerto and Xocolatl. Reading & Performances by:
Gloria E. Alvarez, Ruben “Funkahuatl” Guevara, Abel Salas, Corky Dominguez of Casa0101,
Jo Anna Mixpe Ley.
39th ANNUAL DAY OF THE DEAD
CELEBRATION AT
SELF-HELP GRAPHICS
NOVEMBER 2, 2012 5-9 PM
SELF-HELP GRAPHICS
1300 EAST FIRST STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/calendar/events
Self Help Graphics & Art, the first in the country to create a free public celebration of Day of the Dead, welcomes the community every year to its Día de los Muertos Celebration on November 2nd. Through the leadership and initiation of local artists since 1973, Self Help Graphics celebrates this holiday in its own unique way. As in the different Mexican regions, Self Help Graphics’ celebration is distinct to the East Side artistic community it represents. Every year, on November 2nd, Self Help Graphics’ yearly day of remembering that life is a dream from which, one day we will awaken, celebrates our beloved who are no longer with us. Every year we paint our faces in duality — half calaca and half ourselves, revealing the ancient comedy of life as our ancestors have taught us. Special performances this year by: Louie Cruz Beltran and His Latin Jazz Ensemble, Casa 0101, Cambalache, La Chamba Cumbia Chicha, Buyepongo, La Misa Negra (Oakland), Mujeres en Resistencia (San Diego), Thee Paramounts, Pio Pico M.S. Band, Radio Sombra.
BLOODLINES – THREE GENERATIONS
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
BOATHOUSE GALLERY
PLAZA DE LA RAZA
3540 NORTH MISSION ROAD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
INFO:
The 20th Annual Dia de Los Muertos art exhibition celebrates work by three generations of Latina artists. The show features paintings, sculptures and wearable art by Aurora Marquez, Guadalupe Rodríguez and Sandy Rodríguez.
CHIMAYO 7thANNUAL
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
OCTOBER 21 THRU NOVEMBER 21, 2012
5283 EAST BEVERLY BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
INFO: (323) 869-8881
This year’s Day of the Dead art exhibit has been expanded to include social topis in view of the upcoming November elections. This exhibit includes a slew of artists from Yolanda González, Emilia García, Hector Silva, Ricardo Ortega and Gennaro García to Margaret García, Poli Marichal, Sergio Hernández, Lalo Lacaráz, John Zender and many, many more.
SACRED MEMORIES
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
OCTOBER 21 THRU NOVEMBER 18, 2012
EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES
THE PICO HOUSE GALLERY
424 NORTH MAIN STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
This is an exhibit of contemporary and cross-cultural expressions of Day of the Dead. Exhibit runs through November 12, 2012. This coincides with the annual Olvera Street Day of the Dead candlelight processions taking place at 7PM nightly October 25th through November 2, 2012.
DAY OF THE DEAD
AT THE ECHOPLEX
NOVEMBER 4, 2012 6PM
ECHOPLEX
1154 GLENDALE BLVD.
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: www. Olmecaone.com
This is an 18 years-or-older party that features musical performances by Olmeca, Buyepongo, Chicano Batman, La Chamba, Jungle Fire, Quita Peñas with DJS Anthony Valadez, Slowpoke and Ervin Arana. To get a sampling of Olmeca’s sounds , check out the Olmeca Latinopia videos on the Latinopia music page.
FIESTA DEL DIA DE
LOS MUERTOS
DANZA FOLKLÓRICO/USA
NOVEMBER 2 & 3, 2012 8pm
ARC PASADENA
1158 EAST COLORADO BLVD
PASADENA, CA
RESERVATIONS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/events/282185
This has been described by the Los Angeles Times as “A raucous, poignant, whimsical and infectuously entertaining treatment of the holiday.” Performed by the celebrated Danza Folklórico.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
RENAISSANCE 2012
OCTOBER 28, 2012 11AM-10PM
MERCADO LA PALOMA
3655 SOUTH GRANDE AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
La Paloma Mercado and Esperanza Community Housing present a full day of activities around Day of the Dead. With performances, booths, food and music.
ALTARES DE DIA
DE LOS MUERTOS
HECHO DE MANO FOLK
AND GARDEN
308 NORTH FIRST AVENUE
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
INFO: (626) 248-7649
This is a Day of the dead alter exhibition and participation. Call to inquire about making reservations for your own alter at the site.
2012 ROSE HILLS
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
FESTIVAL & MARKETPLACE
OCTOBER 28, 2012 11AM to 5:30PM
3888 WORKMAN MILL ROAD
(GATE 1)
This cultural festival features music performances by Los Pochos and an art exhibit as well as food booths, music and art.
SAN DIEGO
ART FOR THE DEAD
BALBOA PARK
OCTOBER 26 & 27, 2012
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
CENTRO CULTURAL DE
LA RAZA
2004 PARK BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
INFO: http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org
The Centro Cultural de la Raza celebrates Day of the Dead with an art exhibit on October 26 from 7-10PM. On October 27, all day event ( 11AM to 3PM) features with music, Danza Azteca, children craft’s workshops and face painting. On November 1, a community processional march from Sherman Community Center to Chicano Park from 7 to 9PM. Info call (619) 235-6135
BAY AREA
LA PEÑA
DAY OF THE DEAD
REPUBLICAN WITH
MARGA GOMEZ
NOVEMBER 2, 2012 8PM
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705
INFO: http://www.margagomez.com
Marga Gomez (voted 2012 Best Comedian SF Bay Guardian and the SF Weekly) returns to La Peña two nights only for a supercharged stand up comedy performance guaranteed to bury the hopes of the Republican Right and send Mitt Romney’s career to a better place on ‘Day Of The Dead Republican.” Borrowing from the Latino ritual, Marga Gomez will construct an altar for Mitt Romney’s dead career with offerings of his favorite foods– Jell-O, boiled potatoes, lemons, decaf coffee, used magic underpants, a lock from Paul Ryan’s widow’s peak. And tied to the top an adorable Irish Setter. The best Day of The Dead outfit in the audience will be awarded for prizes up to $5,000 depending on the scratch off ticket. Friday November 02, 2012
$20 adv. $24 door. – 8pm
ARIZONA
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
FESTIVAL AT HANCE PARK
OCTOBER 28, 2012 1-5 Pm
1134 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Performances by groups such as Primavera Dance Company, Las Flacas, Los Dragones, Ollin Yoliztli Ballet Folklorico, Jaleo Music, Los Calacotes, Los Calaqueros, Ehecatl Aztec Dancers, and Metalachi with Quetzal Guerrero and Children’s activities including face painting. Events conclude with a candlelight procession at 5PM.
NEW MEXICO
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
OCTOBER 30, 31 AND NOV 1, 2012
BORDER BOOK FESTIVAL
CASA CAMINO REAL
314 SOUTH TORNILLO STREET
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
Three days of celebration of Day of the Dead include Papel Picado Workshop on October 30th, building of a community altar on October 31st, and a candle light procession to the San José Cemetery on November 2nd.
MESILLA
CALAVERA COALITION
OF LA MESILLA
NOVEMBER 2-5, 2012 6pm
MESILLA PLAZA,
MESILLA, NEW MEXICO
INFO: (575) 647-2639
Altars, artwork, dances, costumes and music . A candlelight procession begins at 6 pm each night a the Mesilla Plaza.
ALBUQUERQUE
SHRINES AND OFFERINGS
NATIONAL HISPANIC
CULTURAL CENTER
OCTOBER 15 THRU NOVEMBER 4, 2012
1701 FOURTH STREET
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: (505) 246-2263
SANTA FE
DAY OF THE DEAD
PROCESSION
EL MUSEO CULTURAL
DE SANTE FE
OCTOBER 16 THRU NOVEMBER 9, 2012
555 CAMINO DE LA FAMILIA
SANTE FE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: (505) 992-0591
Procession as well as altars, art exhibitions and other activities.
COLORADO
DENVER
DAY OF THE DEAD
AT SU TEATRO
NOVEMBER 2,3 2012
721 SANTE DE DRIVE
DENVER, COLORADO 80204
Dia de los Muertos is one of the largest traditions celebrated throughout Mexico as family and friends gather to remember loved ones who have passed. November 1, also known as All Saint’s Day, honors the souls and innocence of young children who have died. Festivities continue through November 2 to honor the spirit and life of the adults no longer with us.
Join us on November 2 for some First Friday Fun!We’ll have sugar skulls, mask making, and altars set up in the front lobby. Fiesta Colorado will be performing on the main stage. Activities are scheduled from 7p.m.-10p.m. and are Free to the public. Join us on November 3rd for our Dia de los Muertos Kids Party Activities include arts and crafts, games, music and more! The event is scheduled 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. $5 Admission.
TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO
GUADALUPE & SAN ANTO
CULTURAL ARTS
CELEBRATES
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
NOVEMBER 2, 2012 6-9 pm
Procession begins at Peace
Remembrance Mural, 402 Trinity Street
with artists providing calavera face
painting .Procession ends at Guadalupe Gallery,
723 S. Brazos, San Antonio, TX.
EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
HOUSTON
MECA DIA DE
LOS MUERTOS EVENTS
OCTOBER 27 & 28
MECA’S DOW SCHOOL CAMPUS
INFO: (832) 865-6157
A two day event featuring a wide variety of music and dance groups including JoumanKe’le African Dance and Drum Ensemble, MECA ballet Folklórico, Houston Heights Orquestra, Conjujnto X, Ambassadors International Ballet Folklórico, Solero Flamenco and many more.
Check website for details: www.meca-houston,org
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
DAY OF THE DEAD
ART EXHIBITS
OCTOBER 1 THRU DECEMBER 16, 2012
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF MEXICAN ART
1852 WEST 19TH STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
This on-going exhibition of Day of the dead art continues through December.
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This year, light a candle for a loved one who has passed.